Goal Processes in Music Therapy Practice

The processes around identifying therapeutic goals with clients are at the center of ethical music therapy practice, and this book provides a detailed model and set of principles to apply to any context. It is essential reading for music therapy students and practitioners looking to hone and update their skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Ethical music therapy practice revolves around the crucial processes of establishing therapeutic goals with clients. By integrating primary qualitative research with existing literature, a comprehensive understanding of the influence of therapist and client factors on goal setting is achieved. This research facilitates the exploration of the diverse levels of collaboration between clients and therapists in various settings. To put the theory into practice, downloadable worksheets, reflective tasks, case examples, and guidelines on goal writing are provided. This book serves as a valuable resource for music therapy students and practitioners seeking to enhance and refine their skills, offering a detailed model and set of principles that can be applied to any context and contribute to the growth and development of their practice.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787756083